Price Checker / CPT 93888
How much does Intracranial Limited Study cost?
CPT 93888 · Based on 2026 Medicare rates and hospital-published pricing
The average hospital charge is about 2.3x the fair price. You have grounds to ask for a reduction.
Fair price
$740–$870
What this should cost
With insurance
~$890
Typical out-of-pocket
Overcharged if over
$1,100
Push back above this
The average hospital charge of $1,899 is $1,089 over the fair price (about 2.3x the fair rate).
What hospitals charge for Intracranial Limited Study
From hospital-published transparency (MRF) files. These are the hospitals in our database that list this procedure.
| Hospital | Gross Charge | Cash Rate | vs Medicare |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus BALTIMORE, MD | $1,899 | — | 1015% |
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About Intracranial Limited Study
CPT code 93888 refers to intracranial limited study (billing description: "Intracranial limited study"). Under the 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, it is reimbursed at $170 in a facility (hospital or surgery center) and $170 in a doctor's office.
The Medicare rate is the closest thing to an objective "what this work is actually worth." A fair cash price for the uninsured is generally 1.5–3x that rate. Hospital sticker (gross) charges are often far higher — but almost nobody actually pays them.
What to do if you were overcharged
- 1Send us your bill — we'll identify this code and compare it against the rates shown above.
- 2Get a dispute letter — citing the Medicare rate and your hospital's own published pricing data.
- 3We negotiate for you — 25% of savings, no savings = no fee.